Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2728: Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to reassign appropriation for Salvation and Social Justice to Greater Mount Zion Community Development Corporation.

This bill redirects $2 million in existing health services funding from "Salvation and Social Justice" to the Greater Mount Zion Community Development Corporation for a restorative maternal health birthing center in Trenton. It amends the fiscal year 2026 appropriations act to change the recipient of the funds while maintaining the same purpose and total funding amount. The reallocation affects the Trenton-based nonprofit organizations involved in maternal health initiatives, without altering overall state spending.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects $2M in existing health funding to a maternal health birthing center, maintaining healthcare service funding without defunding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 19, 2026

S 1290: Prohibits sharing automated license plate reader information for interstate investigation concerning reproductive health care services that are legal in NJ.

This bill prohibits New Jersey law enforcement and automated license plate reader (ALPR) operators from sharing ALPR data with other states for investigations targeting people seeking or providing reproductive health care services that are legal in New Jersey (including pregnancy care, contraception, or abortion). It requires out-of-state law enforcement agencies to provide written assurance they won’t use the data for such investigations before NJ agencies share information. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $1,000 for a first offense and $5,000 for repeat offenses. The bill directly affects NJ law enforcement agencies, ALPR operators, and out-of-state agencies seeking to investigate legal reproductive health services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents law enforcement from sharing ALPR data for investigations targeting legal reproductive health services, protecting civil rights and privacy in criminal justice context.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects access to legal reproductive health care by preventing data sharing for investigations targeting such services, advancing patient rights in healthcare.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits sharing ALPR data without privacy assurances, directly protecting user data privacy (a core technology policy area) by restricting interstate data sharing for sensitive health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2202: Establishes Office of Women's Services in DOC.

S 2202 creates a new Office of Women’s Services within New Jersey’s Department of Corrections to address the specific needs of female inmates. The office must develop policies and programs covering medical care (including prenatal care), mental health treatment for trauma, substance abuse services, parenting support, and child reunification for all female inmates, with special attention to pregnant or postpartum individuals. The office will be led by a governor-appointed director (subject to Senate approval), who can hire staff under civil service rules. This bill directly affects all women incarcerated in New Jersey state facilities by mandating tailored support services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates Office of Women's Services in DOC to improve medical, mental health, and family support for female inmates, advancing rehabilitation and reform within corrections system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates medical care (including prenatal), mental health treatment, and substance abuse services for female inmates, directly expanding healthcare access within corrections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health Substance Abuse Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1065: Establishes maternity care standards for general hospitals providing maternity care.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health to create safety standards for maternity care in general hospitals licensed to provide such services. Hospitals must follow these standards to maintain their licensure, with the standards focusing on patient safety throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. The standards must incorporate national best practices to reduce adverse outcomes and racial disparities in maternal care, and the Department must update them regularly based on national data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates safety standards to reduce maternal disparities and improve care access, directly advancing patient safety in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2201: Permits female inmate in correctional facility to request certain medication to prevent pregnancy.

This bill requires New Jersey correctional facilities to provide female inmates with a single dose of Levonorgestrel (Plan B) upon request to prevent pregnancy. It allows inmates to consult with medical professionals about the medication and mandates generic substitutions when possible. The policy directly affects female inmates in state correctional facilities, ensuring access to emergency contraception without requiring a prescription. The bill takes effect three months after enactment, aligning with the medication's standard 72-hour window for effectiveness after potential exposure.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides emergency contraception access to female inmates in correctional facilities, advancing humane treatment and reproductive rights within criminal justice system reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides emergency contraception access for inmates, advancing healthcare access for a specific population within correctional facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 804: Requires DHS to establish three-year Obstetric Discrimination Prevention and Mitigation Pilot Program.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DHS) to establish a three-year pilot program to prevent and address obstetric discrimination in maternity care. It directly targets Black mothers, who face a maternal mortality rate 2.6 times higher than white mothers (69.9 vs. 26.6 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021), by mandating that hospitals measure and address discrimination as a factor in care quality - not just clinical outcomes. The program will develop new quality improvement tools that incorporate patient experiences of discrimination, rather than relying on current metrics that overlook racial bias. The pilot aims to reduce preventable maternal deaths and improve care safety during pregnancy, childbirth, and the first year postpartum.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates DHS to address obstetric discrimination against Black mothers through hospital quality measures, targeting maternal mortality disparities (2.6x higher rate), advancing healthcare equity and patient rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2941: Requires DOH to develop shared decision-making tool and establish maternal health care pilot program.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to create a voluntary shared decision-making tool for maternity care hospitals and birthing centers. The tool provides standardized patient questionnaires, educational materials on birth options and risks (like cesarean sections), and resources to help patients collaborate with providers on care choices and develop birth plans. A three-year pilot program will test the tool at selected facilities across the state, tracking specific outcomes like rates of non-medically indicated inductions and cesarean sections. Participating facilities must report findings to the DOH, Governor, and Legislature after the pilot to inform potential statewide implementation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires DOH to develop shared decision-making tool for maternal care, improving patient-provider collaboration and birth planning access per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 249: Establishes MOM Project oral health three-year pilot program in DOH; appropriates $4,150,000.

S 249 establishes a three-year oral health pilot program (the "MOM Project") in New Jersey's Department of Health, targeting low-income pregnant women and new mothers who live in medically underserved areas and are not enrolled in Medicaid. The program provides free oral health education (at least three hours covering hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention), followed by one year of dental care including cleanings, risk assessments, and necessary treatments through community health centers. It appropriates $4.15 million to fund outreach, education, and dental services, requiring participating centers to partner with nonprofit maternal health groups to develop personalized treatment plans. The initiative aims to improve oral health outcomes for mothers and infants while collecting data on the program's impact.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds oral health program for underserved pregnant women, expanding access to dental care through community health centers with $4.15M appropriation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2222: Establishes requirements to screen certain people who are pregnant and who have given birth for endometriosis.

This bill requires hospitals, birthing centers, and healthcare providers in New Jersey to screen pregnant people or those who recently gave birth (within six weeks) for endometriosis if they were diagnosed with preeclampsia and later show symptoms. Providers must first give patients education about endometriosis and its warning signs, then obtain written consent for screening (or document a written refusal using a standardized form). If screening is positive, providers must discuss results and develop a treatment plan to manage endometriosis risks. The Commissioner of Health will create the educational program and screening guidelines in consultation with the Endometriosis Foundation of America.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires healthcare providers to screen for endometriosis in postpartum patients with preeclampsia, mandating education and consent - enhancing preventive care access and patient rights in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 499: Establishes "New Jersey Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act."

This bill defines "born alive" as any infant expelled with vital signs (breathing, heartbeat, or movement), regardless of cause (including abortion or attempted abortion). It requires healthcare professionals present during such births to provide the same medical care and immediate hospital transport as for any newborn, with violations punishable as a third-degree crime (3-5 years in prison or $15,000 fine). Healthcare staff who fail to report noncompliance face fourth-degree criminal charges (up to 18 months in prison or $10,000 fine), while mothers of such infants are shielded from conspiracy charges and may sue violators for damages. The law applies directly to healthcare providers in abortion facilities and hospitals, mandating specific medical and reporting obligations for infants born alive during abortion procedures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates healthcare providers to deliver standard medical care for born-alive infants during abortion, protecting patient rights and reinforcing healthcare protocols.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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